Computer and Information Technology

Computer and Information Technology

Help fight crime or keep a corporation running efficiently with a degree from Purdue’s computer and information technology program. As computers find their way into every part of our lives, information technology professionals are needed to keep the systems functioning and the data safe. Your information technology courses and the problem-solving skills will prepare you for careers in almost any industry.

You’ll learn how to increase efficiencies as you work with computer applications, management information systems, databases, and computer networks. Your tasks will include planning, analyzing, designing, constructing, and maintaining these areas.

Computer and information technology courses provide students with strong technical skills, a thorough understanding of business needs, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, peers, and industry leaders.

CIT offers a B.S. degree in Information Technology with opportunities to customize the degree by adding concentration(s) and/or cross-disciplinary minor(s) based on individual interests. Examples include Business Management, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Cyber Security, Health Informatics, High Performance Computing, Info-tainment Multi-Media, Innovation and Commercialization, International Studies, Modern Manufacturing, Network Engineering, Systems Analysis and Design or “I have my own ideas”.

Special Features

Gain real-work experience as you design, implement, and administer local and wide-area networks

Further specialize with coursework from four areas: software development; systems analysis, design, and integration; data management; or wireless networking

Take advantage of updated courses in emerging fields such as cyber forensics, biomedical informatics, high performance computing, information security, and wireless networking

Utilize the Polytechnic learning environment to become a career-ready graduate

The fundamental keys to my success in each role can be traced back to skills learned from my CIT experience: application of technology to solve business problems, analysis of “as is” business processes and design of “to be” business processes, and ability to work effectively on teams.

Placement Data

Potential Job Titles

Application developer

Business analyst

Data analyst

Database administrator

IT Consultant

Network administrator

Security specialist

Software engineer

Systems Analyst

Average starting salary and placement data for May 2014 graduates is compiled by Purdue University Center for Career Opportunities. When available, the data is specific to the major. If the major is new or did not have enough respondents, presented data reflects an aggregate of majors within a department. Official CCO data.

Software Development

Systems Integration

Data Management

Computer Networks

Cyberforensics

Biomedical Informatics

High Performance Computing

Information Security

Wireless Networking

Mobile Application Development

Social Media Application and Mobile App Development

Electric Vehicle Applications

Cyber Warfare

Psychological Crime Scene Analysis

Robotics

Video Game Design and Development

Intelligence and decision-making Information Technology

In addition to the fees charged to all Purdue students (technology fee, repair and rehabilitation fee, student fitness and wellness fee), students in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute pay a differential general service fee of $286.00 each semester.

Add an international perspective to your education by taking advantage of study abroad opportunities. College-wide, there are nearly 47 programs that offer educational experiences in another country. Experiences can last a week, a month, a summer or a semester depending on the program. The list of study abroad programs, internship and service learning options is updated annually.

In the past, CIT students have taken advantage of opportunities in Peru, Ireland, Germany, Australia and Switzerland in addition to the many college-wide experiences.